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Exactly. Uncle will provide you with everything you need; tables, computer, regulator, rebreather, t-shirt, underwear, etc. I did not need to supply my own sidearm to carry when I was in the Army. Cochran makes the only dive computer I know of that is used by the USN...

Has anyone tried the 2GB H-type card in the SP-350? I currntly have two (2) 1GB H-type, but worry about filling them up with photos & video when diving. I would like to get one or two 2GB H-type if they are compatible.

The battery that comes with it is a one time only, non-rechargeable that you throw away.

AquaLung Legend LX - You'll not get it away from me. I love it.

I have had occasion to touch a few fish and two sharks in the wild. Basically they came close enogh that I could reach out my hand and they brushed it as they swam by. The biggest threat I have encountered is bluegill/cropie/cichlids protecting their egg clutches and biting my ears. They have...

I have to chime in here. As Mike Ferrara stated, the PSTC is PADI, NAUI, IDC, YSCUBA, etc. Thye created the MINIMUM standards to achieve certification. Unfortunately, if an instructor simply follows those MINIMUM standards, the result will most likely be a diver with sub-par skills (not...

This is one of my main, on-going issues. As I've posted in other threads, I believe this sets up a Catch-22 that prevents an instructor from ever passing students on to the next phase IF the instructor follows the standards. Follow along: IF an instructor follows the minimum standards...

Again, I must say that in my discussions with PADi via the phone regarding this eLearning, is the often repeated notion of 'increasing the number of recreational divers'. Never has anyone at PADI that I have spoken with, addressed the subject of 'higher quality', 'better training'. It...

Exactly one of my concerns and conflicts I have with my training agency. During CWD1 the only interaction students are required to have with their BC is to inflate and deflate at the surface. Then, as you stated, performance requirement 7 states "...Swim underwater with scuba equipment...

Another questiong after reading the following from: http://www.padimembers.com/si_pil/SIApr07/print_version.htm An I quote "PADI Member Benefits Online programs expand your business hours - now your virtual dive centre is open around the clock. Having a web presence and offering online...

I had a fairly legthy discussion with Gordon at PADI Training Dept. last week regarding eLearning. Two things that stuck in my mind during our discussion: 1. I had to continually remind Gordon that I am an independent instructor. Evidently a concept he had difficulty with as he kept saying...

Igodeep has it nailed, from the description given here. If this is fact the case, it sounds like there may be standards violations, then: 1. Write down immediately as much as you can remember regarding the academics and pool sessions. 2. Discuss the issue with the instructor and shop...

Phil, I agree, achange in business direction for PADI. If the $120 rate for eLearning is correct and a portion of that will go to whatever facility/shop the prospective student selects from the PADI list, then us independents are out of luck. Guess I should start looking at options. I...

ehuber, What I'm going to say here is not meant as an attack or to criticize but to provide some info you may not have. PADI uses the term "mastery" to describe how we as instructors, are to judge student performance of skills. If you look at the definition of "mastery" you will most...

This morning I sent an email to Johnny Wetzstein, Director, Training at PADI, 'johnny.wetzstein@padi.com', to let him know my opinion on this eLearning program. I had also called last week and spoken with Gordon in the training department. As seems typical, I was basically told I didn't have...

While on the surface and from and 'ease of use' view the PADI structured training courses do quite well and I do agree with the phylosophy of starting simple and gradually building upon previously 'mastered' skills, there are some inherent flaws, IMO. One being that since they are rather...

Putting my money where my mouth is, I just emailed Johnny Wetzstein, Director, Training, johnny.wetzstein@padi.com , at PADI with my opinions on the upcoming online training. I urge anyone else interested to do the same.

Back when I was in the Army and we were pulling maintenance on the tanks, it was stuff like: "Go get a can of radio squelch." "No, I need the left handed spannner wrench." "That hammer is used only on the right track blocks. Where did you put the one for the left track?" "You can...

Wow! I didn't know you could use narcotics as weight. Isn't that quite a bit more expensive than lead?:D

I know a couple of guys that are around my height, 6'-1", 230 lbs and they can wear 3mm wetsuits, all their gear and NO LEAD in the pool and sink. They need about 6lbs in the ocean. I need about 12 lbs in the pool and about 18 in the ocean with a 3mm. I've also seen people around my size...